bsmphilly.com Topics: breast cancerhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/topics/breast-cancer/?utm_medium=RSS2015-02-04T19:18:20+00:00New equipment will help diagnose breast cancer2015-02-04T19:18:20+00:00John Loftushttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/feb/4/new-equipment-will-help-diagnose-breast-cancer/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Aria Health&rsquo;s Torresdale campus this week will be introducing an ultrasound system that will better help doctors identify cancers in within dense breast tissue.</p> <p>Used in conjunction with a mammogram, the Invenia Automated Breast Ultrasound System, or ABUS, has the potential to find 35.7 percent more cancers that wouldn&rsquo;t have ...Strutting their support2014-05-15T18:07:31+00:00Northeast Times Staffhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/may/15/strutting-their-support/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Walking for a cause: Students at Henry W. Lawton School in Wissinoming make supportive posters for a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk around their school on Friday, May 9. Proceeds benefitted the Linda Creed Foundation. The walk was organized by first-grade teacher Linda Pratts Lopez, a breast cancer survivor. PHOTOS BY ...Students raise funds for cancer2014-01-09T18:15:31+00:00Northeast Times Staffhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jan/9/students-raise-funds-cancer/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The George Washington High School National Honor Society raised $2,200 for a breast cancer charity during a recent Walk For a Cure in the football stadium.</p> <p>About 375 students took part in the event, organized by the 80 senior members of the school&rsquo;s NHS chapter. The committee chairwoman was senior ...Cancer benefit raises $3,4002014-01-09T17:29:25+00:00Northeast Times Staffhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jan/9/cancer-benefit-raises-3400/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The recent Judy&rsquo;s Answer for Cancer 2.5K Walk/Run raised $3,400 for Fox Chase Cancer Center. The event, held in memory of Judy Sabatina, took place in Pennypack Park, which was decorated with balloon gateways at the entrance. About 100 people participated, and they had the opportunity to tour the Fox ...Benefit will promote lung cancer research and awareness2013-10-30T19:43:23+00:00Tom Waringhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/oct/30/benefit-will-promote-lung-cancer-research-and-awar/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>As a thoracic nurse navigator at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Caryn Vadseth is an advocate for people with lung cancer.</p> <p>The cause got a lot more personal in February 2012, when her father was diagnosed with lung cancer. Jerry Hertkorn underwent radiation and chemotherapy treatments, but died of the disease ...Cut for the Cure fundraiser is Oct. 132013-10-02T18:59:13+00:00Tom Waringhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/oct/2/cut-cure-fundraiser-oct-13/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The 14th annual Cut for the Cure will take place on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at New Image Hair Salon, at 2522 Welsh Road (at Roosevelt Boulevard) in the Tremont Shopping Center.</p> <p>Owner John McDonald and his staff welcome men, women and children to have ...Octoberfest 5K is at Parx2013-09-18T19:53:35+00:00Times Staffhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/sep/18/octoberfest-5k-parx/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Parx Casino and Parx Racing at 2999 Street Road in Bensalem invites runners, walkers and their supporters to take part in the second annual Octoberfest 5K to benefit the Foundation for Breast and Prostate Health. Participants will run on the legendary Pennsylvania horse track on Saturday, Oct. 12, for a ...Somerton resident honored as Volunteer of the Year2013-02-06T16:15:00+00:00Tom Waringhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2013/feb/6/6773-somerton-resident-honored-as-volunteer-of-the-year.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Philadelphia affiliate credits volunteer Sally Rotenberg with changing the face of breast cancer with the love of a sister, the dedication of a fighter and the soul of a survivor.&nbsp;</p> <p>On Friday night, the charity honored the Somerton resident with its Victor Dunoff ...Standing up in the fight against cancer2012-11-07T11:31:00+00:00Tom Waringhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2012/nov/7/6247-standing-up-in-the-fight-against-cancer.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Pam Cromwell couldn&rsquo;t have imagined six-plus years ago that she would become a leading voice in the fight against cancer.</p> <p>Back in February 2006, Cromwell had a medical scare when she found a lump on her breast. She was otherwise healthy.</p> <p>&ldquo;I thought it was a cyst. I went to ...Cuts for a cause2012-10-10T12:11:00+00:00Tom Waringhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2012/oct/10/6068-cuts-for-a-cause.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><!--StartFragment--> </p><p>The 13th annual Cut for the Cure will take place this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at New Image Hair Salon, at 2522 Welsh Road (at Roosevelt Boulevard) in the Tremont Shopping Center.</p> <p>Owner John McDonald and his staff welcome men, women and children to have their ...Deadline approaching for homestead exemption2012-06-20T12:55:00+00:00Tom Waringhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2012/jun/20/5440-deadline-approaching-for-homestead-exemption.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><!--StartFragment--> </p><p>The Burholme Community Town Watch and Civic Association had an uneventful meeting last week as City Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez and officials from the 2nd Police District were unable to attend.</p> <p>Quinones-Sanchez (D-7th dist.) was attending late negotiations on June 14, the night Council agreed to delay by a year ...On Mom’s day, she’ll walk for a cure2012-05-16T13:43:00+00:00Tom Waringhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2012/may/16/5205-on-mom%E2%80%99s-day,-she%E2%80%99ll-walk-for-a-cure.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Venus Davis was driving to her job at Verizon back in 2000 when she felt a pain in her back.</p><p>Being three months pregnant and having suffered a previous miscarriage, she didn&rsquo;t take any chances.</p><p>Davis went to a hospital emergency room, then two days later to her obstetrician/gynecologist. She was told ...Cut for the Cure is scheduled for Sunday2011-10-05T13:29:00+00:00Northeast Times Staffhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2011/oct/5/3869-cut-for-the-cure-is-scheduled-for-sunday.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The 12th annual Cut for the Cure will take place Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at New Image Hair Salon, at 2522 Welsh Road (at Roosevelt Boulevard) in the Tremont Shopping Center.</p> <p>Owner John McDonald and his staff will give haircuts to men, women and children for $15, ...Doc explains strides in cancer care2011-07-06T13:36:00+00:00Tom Waringhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2011/jul/6/3353-doc-explains-strides-in-cancer-care.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Dr. Adam Berger spoke about current and developing advances in surgical cancer-care techniques at a Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting at Nazareth Hospital.</p> <p>Berger is a graduate of the New York University School of Medicine. His residency was in general surgery at the University of Maryland Medical ...